This self-guided tour begins with a trek from the town of Old Bank up to the top of the hill, through green forests inhabited by sloths and tiny red frogs.

Replenish your energy with a delicious lunch at the Thai restaurant followed by a cup of organic Panamanian coffee from Up In The Hill – a café serving organic coffee, juices and chocolate grown on the farm surrounding the property. Browse the handmade creams and oils, made on site with products from the farm, and other handicrafts for sale before making your way down through the thick jungle terrain to the turquoise waters of Wizard Beach. Bask in the sunshine and refresh yourself in the crashing waves before continuing along the coastal path towards the white sands of Red Frog Beach. Treat yourself to a cold beverage at the small beach side stand and enjoy yet another pristine beach paradise.

As the day comes to a close, follow the short forest trail to the dock, where your boat will be waiting to take you back to Isla Colón.

Highlights

• Hike down to Wizard Beach through the lush green jungle. Brave the mud barefoot if you really want to get in touch with nature!
• Follow the beautiful coastline from Wizard Beach to Red Frog Beach.
• Tuck into a delicious lunch while admiring the gorgeous Caribbean view from the Thai Restaurant
• Indulge in the home‐made chocolate grown on the farm and organic Panamanian coffee at Up In The Hill

Itinerary

11:45 Leave Bocas town by boat

12:00 Arrive at Old Bank, Isla Bastimentos, and begin hike

12:15 Lunch at Thai Restaurant (closed on Sundays)

1:30 Walk to Up In the Hill

2:00 Hike to Wizard Beach

2:30 Arrive at Wizard Beach

4:00 Hike to Red Frog Beach

5:00 Arrive at Red Frog Beach

5:45 Walk to Red Frog dock

6:15 Depart for Isla Colón

What to Bring

Sun screen, water, insect repellent, bathing suit and towel, money for lunch and additional purchases and snacks, good walking shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy!

Note:It´s a good idea to arrange a time for your boat driver to pick you up from Red Frog Beach when you are dropped off at Old Bank

Difficulty: Moderate

Sustainability

Wooden planks are used throughout several areas of the hike to reduce trail impacts.

The organic coffee offered at Up In the Hill comes directly from Boquete, Panama, while the additional products used and sold, such as cacao, coconut oil and fruit juices, are grown and prepared on the property. Up In the Hill implements sustainable and green practices including solar power, rain catchment and composting. In addition, they support local artists and indigenous communities through the sale of handicrafts in their shop.

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